Definition of Meaning. Meaning of Meaning. Synonyms of Meaning

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Definition of Meaning

MeaningMean Mean, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Meant; p. pr. & vb. n.
Meaning.] [OE. menen, AS. m[=ae]nan to recite, tell,
intend, wish; akin to OS. m[=e]nian to have in mind, mean, D.
meenen, G. meinen, OHG. meinan, Icel. meina, Sw. mena, Dan.
mene, and to E. mind. ?. See Mind, and cf. Moan.]
1. To have in the mind, as a purpose, intention, etc.; to
intend; to purpose; to design; as, what do you mean to do
?
What mean ye by this service ? --Ex. xii. 26.
Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto
good. --Gen. 1. 20.
I am not a Spaniard To say that it is yours and not
to mean it. --Longfellow.
2. To signify; to indicate; to import; to denote.
What mean these seven ewe lambs ? --Gen. xxi.
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Go ye, and learn what that me?neth. --Matt. ix.
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MeaningMeaning Mean"ing, n.
1. That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim;
object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.
If there be any good meaning towards you. --Shak.
2. That which is signified, whether by act lanquage;
signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint.
3. Sense; power of thinking. [R.] -- Mean"ing*less, a. --
Mean"ing*ly, adv.